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Max Verstappen refused to entertain hype surrounding Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes ahead of the French Grand Prix this weekend. Many feel as though the Silver Arrows may finally be in a position to challenge runaway leaders Red Bull and Ferrari, with Circuit Paul Ricard theoretically well-suited to their W13.

Mercedes are yet to finish any higher than third with the season already at its halfway point, representing the longest stretch into a campaign that Hamilton has failed to register a Grand Prix win. The French GP's smooth circuit is tipped to suit the Silver Arrows this weekend, however, amid suggestions that Hamilton could end his barren run.

Verstappen refused to get caught up in the hype, however, despite the timeless battle contested by the pair in 2021. Faced with the prospect of Mercedes gatecrashing Ferrari and Red Bull's party, the Dutchman remains focus on his own